Generally, Female Patients Cannot Be Shielded During an IVU (Except

question 26

True/False

Generally, female patients cannot be shielded during an IVU (except for nephrotomography).

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Definitions:

Acute Hypoxemia

A condition characterized by an abnormally low level of oxygen in the blood, often sudden in onset.

Diaphoresis

Excessive sweating, often a response to physical activity, heat, stress, or a medical condition.

Cyanosis

A bluish or purplish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes due to insufficient oxygenation of the blood.

Arrhythmias

Abnormalities or irregularities in the heart rate or rhythm, potentially causing it to beat too fast, too slow, or inconsistently.